It's about dang time!
I cannot believe it's been a week since my last post. We had a pretty crazy week, but I know a lot of weeks will be like that and I don't want to get out of the habit of blogging often. So, I'm going to commit to blogging 3-4 times a week. I am now accountable to you! :)
This past week Marshall had his big SAI inspection at work. He had three of his command from region here inspecting him and the marines. I'm so incredibly proud of them all! They did a fantastic job!!
My sweet friend Cyd also returned from having a baby in the states. She had her son 2 days before my sister had Christopher, so since I can't see my nephew right now, I'm taking every opportunity to love on their sweet baby boy. I made these cookies to take over when we went to see him. You can't really see the teddy bear but it did turn out cute! I was excited because I had no clue how to do it!
Since Marshall's command was here this week, we didn't really plan anything for Valentine's Day. It was fine with me because I knew he was crazy busy. I did quickly make him this little Pinterest find. I ended up covering the cover in clear tape to like laminate it so the cutouts wouldn't peel off.
It was so much fun thinking about all the things I love about him. I really think I could have gone on and on. I think that's a good thing :)
I also had a couple cookie orders for Valentine's day, so I was busy baking and frosting. My kitchen gets so destroyed when I bake though! I try really hard to clean as I go, but there is still always a mess in the end and that's when I walk the other way!
A couple of the cookie pops I made... (I wish I took pictures of everything without the bags on them!)
Cookie plate...
I've made these before with the round pretzels but can't get them here... so when I saw on Pinterest that they used the square pretzels I was excited and found some at the commissary! Yummy!!!
A larger cookie bouquet that was purchased for the marines!
I also made a cookie bouquet with these cookies... I just loving playing around with the detailing!
So Valentine's Day night, I went with all the marines and their command to one of the best restaurants in Malta... Bad Ass Burgers. I seriously think they should take this chain to the states. They are HUGE... and sooo stinkin good. My favorite burger there is called The Daddy... it has jalapenos, bacon, onion straws, bbq sauce, and peppercorn something. Amazing!!! I only can eat half though (and I can usually eat a lot!).
On Wednesday night, I cooked dinner for everyone. This is always so nerve wrecking for me because you really want it to turn out well. I was so busy that I didn't get pictures of ANYTHING, but here was the menu:
Apps:
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Warm Onion Dip (so good)
Garlic bread to eat them with
Beer Bread and Spinach and Herb Dip
Dinner:
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with a White Wine Sauce
Cheesy Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Biscuits
Dessert:
3-tier Carmel Cake with Whipped Cream in between the layers and carmel drizzled on top. I also crushed up some twix for the top
2-tier Red Velvet Cake with Whipped Cream and cherries/sauce on top
I think the dessert was the best :)
(If you want any of the recipes, just let me know!)
One last thing: Is it just me or when veggies sprout like this, does it not just give you the heebie jeebies? It like creeps me out... gross!
I have some big news to share with you tomorrow... Its been a rough week for us, so check back tomorrow to read about it! Also on Monday, I'm going to blog about the Carnival this weekend in Malta!! Hope you all are having a great weekend!!!